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Installation Information
SR Series Assembly Overview
The individual components and modular sections of the SURVIVOR Siderail truck scales assemble
smoothly following a proven construction sequence. Some of the steps may change slightly depending on
whether you have working access to both or only one side of the scale. Assembling a single-platform
gross weighing scale, or a multi-platform axle weighing model, will require slightly different steps, but
the general assembly order (summarized below) will be similar. Detailed directions are found in the SR
Truck Scales Assembly Instructions available from Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
1. Set siderails on setting blocks and bolt on cross beams
2. Level and align frame, then tighten all bolts to
final torque values
3. Set mounts and load cells; remove blocks
4. Install anchor bolts and grout mounts
5. Install support bars, corrugated sheet metal, and
rebar for concrete deck
6. Pour concrete deck
7. Install conduit, cabling, and junction boxes
8. Connect indicator and peripheral devices
Scheduling and Labor Guidelines for SR Series Installation
When scheduling crane/forklift rental for the unloading and frame placement, arrange a full day and a
crew of at least two assemblers. If the truck with scale components is on site in the morning, a two-man
crew aided by a crane or forklift can normally unload the truck and set, align, and bolt all frame compo-
nents and load cells in place before evening. A truck-loading diagram for the scale included with the
installation manual specifies the most efficient unloading sequence to avoid double handling.
The second day, a crew of three or four can normally prepare the scale deck for concrete, then pour and
finish the deck surface before evening.
The third day, a crew of two can normally complete all electrical wiring in conduit on the scale while the
concrete deck moist-cures.
Recommended Equipment and Tools
Crane with a minimum 6,000 lb capacity, or
Fork truck with 8' boom extension
Air compressor and impact wrench with 1" drive
3/4" rotary hammer drill
3/4" x 36" masonry carbide bit
Low-profile (8" ht.) 10-ton hydraulic jacks
8" setting blocks
Chain winches (2) with 16' chains and hooks
Torque wrench to 700 ft.lbs. with extension handle
Box end and 1" drive socket wrenches to 1-1/2"
4' bubble level or laser level
Small torpedo level
Chalkline
100' measuring tape
25' measuring tape
Hammers and maul
Hack saw, metal snips
1-1/2" rebar chairs and metal ties
Rebar twist tie spinner tool
Concrete vibrator (for deck concrete pour)
Concrete trowels, edger, bull float, broom
Hand tools for wiring and conduit installation
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